Human-headed Monster / Barleycorn

Himera (Sicily) - Hemilitron (½ Litra)
Forepart of human-headed monster right, bearded, with horn and wing.
Barleycorn and six pellets (mark of value).

Description

Obverse: Forepart of human-headed monster right, bearded, with horn and wing.
Reverse: Barleycorn and six pellets (mark of value).

About uncirculated (AU 50-53).

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerHimera
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue440 BC - 430 BC
Weight0.33 g
Diameter8.7 mm
Orientation
↑↑
8h
DenominationHemilitron (½ Litra)
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesHGC 2 #454

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
France
NumisCorner
Feb 11, 2026
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current